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CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CNK - US17243V1026 - Common Stock

22.47 USD
-0.27 (-1.19%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
22.5 USD
+0.03 (+0.13%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CNK gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CNK against 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While CNK has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CNK has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CNK had positive earnings in the past year.
CNK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CNK reported negative net income in multiple years.
CNK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

CNK has a better Return On Assets (3.46%) than 77.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 40.04%, CNK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.98%, CNK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CNK is below the industry average of 8.70%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.91%) for CNK is below the current ROIC(8.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROIC 8.98%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CNK (4.87%) is better than 71.25% of its industry peers.
CNK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.65%, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CNK's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
CNK's Gross Margin of 63.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 71.25% of its industry peers.
CNK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
CNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CNK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CNK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CNK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CNK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CNK Yearly Shares OutstandingCNK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.29, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CNK has a Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CNK outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CNK is 7.15, which is on the high side as it means it would take CNK, 7.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CNK's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
CNK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.13. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.13, CNK is doing worse than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Altman-Z 1.29
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC10.32%
CNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CNK has a Current ratio of 0.76. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNK underperforms 66.25% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CNK has a worse Quick ratio (0.72) than 66.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
CNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CNK have decreased by -4.52% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CNK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.49% on average per year.
CNK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.70%.
Measured over the past years, CNK shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.71% on average over the next years.
CNK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y-31.68%
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y4.91%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
CNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.18 indicates a correct valuation of CNK.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CNK to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say CNK is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.60, the valuation of CNK can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. CNK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.18
Fwd PE 10.6
CNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

CNK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.48
EV/EBITDA 7.36
CNK Per share dataCNK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CNK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.38
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%, CNK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CNK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.69. CNK pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CNK has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.58%

5.2 History

CNK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CNK Yearly Dividends per shareCNK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
CNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:CNK (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 22.5 +0.03 (+0.13%)

22.47

-0.27 (-1.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners114.11%
Inst Owner Change-0.22%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.69%
Market Cap2.64B
Revenue(TTM)3.15B
Net Income(TTM)153.50M
Analysts76.47
Price Target34.13 (51.89%)
Short Float %12.09%
Short Ratio3.42
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.58%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)31.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.63%
Max EPS beat(2)77.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)77.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)61.79%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)31.93%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)6.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.9%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.65%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.23%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.72%
PT rev (1m)-2.03%
PT rev (3m)-0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.18
Fwd PE 10.6
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 9.48
P/OCF 5.94
P/B 6.89
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.36
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY6.59%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY9.44%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY10.55%
OCF(TTM)3.79
OCFY16.85%
SpS26.84
BVpS3.26
TBVpS-9.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.38
Graham Number10.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROCE 10.38%
ROIC 8.98%
ROICexc 10.32%
ROICexgc 20.77%
OM 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
FCFM 8.83%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.77%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.83%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.77%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y8.59%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Debt/EBITDA 3.47
Cap/Depr 83.52%
Cap/Sales 5.27%
Interest Coverage 2.54
Cash Conversion 78.54%
Profit Quality 181.43%
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 1.29
F-Score4
WACC10.32%
ROIC/WACC0.87
Cap/Depr(3y)64.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
EPS Next Y-31.68%
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y4.91%
EBIT growth 1Y25.84%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.31%
EBIT Next Year69.36%
EBIT Next 3Y27.23%
EBIT Next 5Y15.47%
FCF growth 1Y-9.87%
FCF growth 3Y64.6%
FCF growth 5Y4.05%
OCF growth 1Y0.14%
OCF growth 3Y41.01%
OCF growth 5Y-3.68%

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CNK.


What is the valuation status of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is expected to decline by -31.68% in the next year.